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Baloyi challenges lack of evidence in Mashazi’s harassment claims

Today at 16:22 PM, via SowetanLIVE

During testimony at the Madlanga commission, former Ekurhuleni manager Imogen Mashazi accused suspended EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye of sexual harassment without presenting evidence, leading to a confrontation with Adv. Sesi Baloyi.

South Africa

Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026

Today at 15:19 PM, via SAnews

Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases.In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said the President has determined 31 July 2026, as the new date for the...

South Africa

SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban

Today at 15:15 PM, via SAnews

SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban

Over 300 delegates attending the 58th Plenary Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in Durban have expressed confidence in the forum’s potential to advance stronger regional responses to climate change.

This year’s programme focuses on “The Impact of Climate Change on Women and...

South Africa

Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection

Today at 15:06 PM, via SAnews

Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection

As the globe commemorates World AIDS Day, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the introduction of lenacapavir, a long-acting preventative treatment, is set to change the landscape of HIV prevention in South Africa.

This is after government recently announced the groundbreaking development in HIV prevention that...

Sport

London Spirit name Knight as women’s general manager

Today at 16:05 PM, via BBC News

Former England captain Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of London Spirit’s women’s team after opting out of playing in the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

Science/Tech

China’s Central Bank Flags Money Laundering and Fraud Concerns With Stablecoins

Today at 16:40 PM, via Slashdot

China’s central bank has flagged stablecoins as a specific concern in its latest push against virtual currencies, warning that the tokens fail to meet requirements for customer identification and anti-money-laundering controls and risk being used for fraud, money laundering, and unauthorized cross-border fund transfers. The People’s Bank of China released a statement Saturday following a Friday...

Health

The Autism Diagnosis Problem

Today at 10:51 AM, via New York Times

Autism rates have increased in recent decades, but the reasons are more complicated than what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has presented.